Though the National Forestry Service has not received a Special Use permit from the Rainbow Family of Light members to use the Cherokee National Park for their national gathering, they are still allowing them to camp there. Nicole Hawk, a spokeswoman for the Forestry Service, says the Family is talking with Forestry officials and they hope to come to an agreement soon. Forestry officials expect up to 10000 Rainbow Family members to camp at the park from July 1-5. Though police and other forestry officials have made several drug-related arrests outside the campground, Hawk says the forest service is committed to keeping the area drug-free and safe. She also encourages area citizens to visit inciweb.org to find the latest Park Service information updates on the Gathering. (hra)